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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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